Bespoke Watch Engraving Service
An engraved watch doesn’t just tell the time: it tells your story. From now on, it’s an heirloom.
When someone brings an old watch in for engraving and says, “This has sentimental value,” I understand entirely, because I have personal experience of that.
Hand engraving watches comes naturally to me, as the first one I ever engraved was a Christmas gift from my Mum to my Dad. She’d died when I was young and Dad asked me to inscribe “Les love Dorothy” on it.
Everyone knows that Patek Philippe watches are expensive. But on a much more profound level, wrist watches like my Dad’s are absolutely priceless – true personalised watches that carry meaning far beyond their materials.
Hand inscribed watch back
Mark Those Milestones
An engraved watch is a timeless gift (if you’ll pardon the pun).
Find a script or font that resonates with the theme you have in mind and it’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, or as a token of appreciation.
Alternatively, you can reproduce a person’s handwriting or signature. How’s that for a personal touch?
FAQs
Can any watch be engraved?
By all means. From pocket watches to precious family heirlooms to an Apple Watch Ultra, we treat every watch with the same TLC. Most metals – including stainless steel – are ideal and engrave beautifully.
What about the glass back of a skeleton watch?
Yes. We usually fill in the engraving with silver or gold wax to make it stand out against the internal mechanism.
How long does engraving normally take?
Typically a few days. The same day, if we can.
Can you engrave the watch’s strap or bracelet too?
Yes, if they’re metal and there’s enough space, but leather straps are a no-no. We can also engrave the casing side, as well as the metal clasps and inside casings of pocket watches.
Does engraving depreciate a watch’s value?
If resale value is your main concern, engraving probably isn’t for you. Most people choose to engrave a watch for personal or sentimental reasons, and once engraved, its value is in the meaning it carries rather than what it might sell for later.
How much does it cost?
Watch engraving starts from £38.00, with the final price depending on the inscription required. We’re always happy to give a free estimate before starting.
